Troy, Ohio
Among the top 17% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 60% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 52% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 34% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 47% of US places
- top 16% for cost of living
- top 18% for commute time
- bottom 15% for sunny days
Troy is a mid-size city in Ohio with about 26,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on amenities nearby and sunny days.
Official websitetroyohio.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.0 in2.8 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 84% of US places
Home Value$176k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$888better than 53% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 58% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.88%better than 58% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
State 3.50% + Local 1.50%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.61%better than 53% of US places
Unemployment5.0%better than 39% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.7 in46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.7 inbetter than 58% of US places
Sunny Days190 daysbetter than 15% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 51% of US places
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 70% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk55.7better than 64% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 49% of US places
School Quality45.7better than 26% of US places
Violent Crime953/100kbetter than 38% of US places
Property Crime1172/100kbetter than 41% of US places
Community
Population26,49495th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.237th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2658th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9439th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4572nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)85.1%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.3%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.9%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.6%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.2%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 82% of US places
Walkability7.8/20better than 71% of US places
Airport Distance70 mibetter than 54% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.6%better than 63% of US places
Amenities Nearby22.27better than 23% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 64% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Troy an affordable place to live?
- Troy is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 84% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Troy?
- The median home value in Troy is $176k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Troy?
- Median household income in Troy is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Troy?
- Median gross rent in Troy is $888 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Troy safe?
- Troy is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 953/100k (better than 38%). Property crime is 1172/100k.
- What is the weather like in Troy?
- Troy averages 75°F in July and 29°F in January, with 40.7 in of annual precipitation and about 190 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Troy?
- Public-school quality in Troy is below average, scoring better than 26% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Troy?
- The average one-way commute in Troy is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)